Furnace Articles

This issue happens more often than not with older furnaces, and it could be a sign you are ready to upgrade your Ebensburg home’s heating and cooling system with a new model. At the 10-year mark, furnaces start to lose efficiency and begin breaking down more frequently.

When the temperature gets low, your energy bill gets high. That’s because you spend more time indoors during the winter. And we don’t blame you—it can get pretty cold here in Pennsylvania.

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Ebensburg home.

So, you’re thinking about upgrading your Pennsylvania heating and cooling system. Have you ever heard of dual fuel? 

Our team at Link Service Heating & Cooling wants to help you be prepared by providing the following furnace maintenance tips.

A furnace is a major investment for any Altoona homeowner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system sometime during home ownership.

Our professionals at Link Service Heating & Cooling encourage you to understand how your gas furnace works so you can spot any potential problems in your Ebensburg home’s heating system. 

You have just inspected your air filter, only to find it is sopping wet! Thoughts begin to race through your head, and you ask yourself, Is my furnace breaking down? or Is this going to be expensive to repair? Fortunately, there is no need for panic. 

Did you finally turn your furnace on this winter only to have cold air blowing out of your vents? Or did your furnace stop working just when you started to need it most?

Once the cooler weather hits here in Altoona this fall, you are going to want the inside of your home toasty and comfortable. This means turning on your furnace. Long before the first night you’ll want to use it, you should have your furnace cleaned and checked by a professional from Link Service Heating & Cooling. 

The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity.

Your fuel-burning furnace has a number of mechanisms allowing it to run safely and effectively. These features prevent fires and protect your indoor air quality (IAQ). They also work to prevent internal errors from damaging large portions of your furnace.

If you happen to be in the market for a new furnace, you may be overwhelmed by the number of options available. Our professional team at Link Service HVAC would like to make it a bit easier by providing some basics for you.

Aan electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or Average Fuel Utilization Efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages, , letting you know how much of your fuel is actually used to heat your Pennsylvania home and how much fuel is wasted.